Global Homeostasis

 In biology for the human body to work at its maximum you need to achieve a state known as homeostasis. Which in layman's terms means the body's systems and functions must be in balance and work in concert with each other.

Given the current temperature of the world, politically and environmentally, I think it is time to apply this biological principle to our communities, countries, and the world. 

There was a time when the art of politics was the art of compromise. 

We need to revise this art again.

In Buddhism there is a concept known as the Middle Way, and in Christianity and Stoicism you have the Four Noble Virtues: Courage, Moderation, Justice, and Wisdom. 

We need to get back to the classic sayings like the happy medium, the golden mean, and meeting in the middle. 

There should not be so much polarisation. 

Russia had their country. Ukraine had their country. There was no need for aggression on either side. 

Israel had every right to defend themselves from Hamas but that's where it stops. 

In my opinion, for the sake of a balanced world, there should be a Palestine and an Israel. 

I consider the Spanish Moorish states as an example of tolerance that we have forgotten. In those states Muslims, Jews, and Christians all lived and worked in harmony and respected each others arts, cultures, and sciences. 

How can people in the 13th century be more enlightened than our current world?

We need in Australia and globally to remember to love thy neighbour. 

Listen to CNN and FOX News in America, and ABC and SKY News in my home country Australia.

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Barack Obama tweeted "There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy.". 

I completely agree with this sentiment. 

Elections should be decided at the ballot box not with bullets.

This year there have been multiple elections around the world. It is important to remember it is okay to disagree. 

If we don't remember that we accomplish more together than we do apart then the world will start to feel like it did pre World War II. 

For our world to thrive it is important to remember peace comes in the balance.

Peace is in the Balance

We should see every human's talents;

A happy world is found in the balance.

Remembering the happy joy of a child in the bath;

Reminds us that water cannot spill over the edge as long as we take the middle path.

We should take a minute to see 8 billion faces 

If we're ever forced to load a gun with lead and traces.

Our nation needs to remember the lesson of moderation.

There is no place for political violence, to let this stand is to agree to your own silence.

We need to create a global homeostasis.

We all have a right to live in safe places.

We should see every human's talents;

Peace is found in the balance.

Chris Van Ingen | 3 November 2024